From the Archives: 1993 Ford Electric Ecostar Another deep dive into the Merrick Auto Museum archives uncovered a 1993 Ford Ecostar sales sheet. It is an interesting look at Ford’s experimental electric vehicle program during the 1990s. Introduced in 1993, the Ford Ecostar was developed...
From the Archives: Wooden 1957 Chevy Pickup A recent find in the archives uncovered an unusual piece of Chevrolet promotional literature from 1976 titled “Chevrolet Salutes Student’s Ingenuity.” The sales sheet documented one of the more remarkable automotive-inspired projects of the decade: a full-size wooden replica of a 1957 pickup truck built by Pennsylvania art student Paul Alberth.According to the...
Route 66 and the Development of American Road CultureToday, Route 66 is being recognized through a Google Doodle, highlighting its lasting place in American cultural history. Stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica, the “Mother Road” is closely associated with roadside architecture, neon signage, and the...